Iraq Contractors Face Stress, Too

It's common knowledge that many soldiers coming home from service in Iraq face severe mental health issues. And the State Department is dealing with similar issues regarding diplomats posted to the country. Now, the New York Times reports, another group is being heard from: contractors. There are more than 100,000 of them in Iraq, and in many cases they serve right alongside military forces, facing many of the same dangers. And they're often completely on their own to find help dealing with their problems after they get home.

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